Gresham, OR Accessory Structures: ADU Rental Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule
- ADUs banned from short-term rental use
- Scope
- No exceptions by underlying zone
- Cross-reference
- GRC Article 9.56
- Permitted use
- Long-term residential occupancy only
Summary
Gresham's Development Code flatly bars Accessory Dwellings from being used as short-term rentals, closing off a popular way homeowners elsewhere convert ADUs into vacation rental income.
N. Accessory Dwellings shall not be used as short-term rentals (see Gresham Revised Code Article 9.56).
Full Breakdown
Section 10.0110(N) of the Community Development Code states plainly that Accessory Dwellings shall not be used as short-term rentals, cross-referencing the separate short-term rental licensing rules in Gresham Revised Code Article 9.56. An approved ADU can be used only as a long-term residence: it cannot be listed on Airbnb, VRBO or similar platforms, regardless of whether a short-term rental permit is otherwise available in the underlying zone.
Violations & Fines
Using an Accessory Dwelling as a short-term rental violates its approval conditions and can trigger code enforcement action, including citation or revocation of the ADU's occupancy approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I list my Gresham ADU on Airbnb?
Does a short-term rental permit override this ban?
Sources & Official References
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